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Stifado: Greek Beef Stew with Shallots

Stifado: Greek Beef Stew with Shallots

Stifado is a classic Greek beef stew with shallots, rich tomato sauce, and aromatic spices, perfect for cooler months.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • pot

Ingredients
  

  • 24 pieces shallots peeled and left whole
  • 2.25 pounds beef chuck cut into pieces
  • 0.5 cup olive oil or less
  • 4-6 cloves garlic grated
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or Balsamic
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes (28oz/794g)
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon sugar or more
  • 2 leaves bay leaves
  • 4-6 pieces peppercorns
  • 1 stick cinnamon
  • 2-3 pieces whole cloves
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 1.5 cups water
  • a pinch red pepper flakes

Instructions
 

  • In a pot, heat the oil over medium heat and add the shallots.
  • Sauté for 5-10 minutes or until golden and soft.
  • Remove the onions and set aside.
  • Brown the beef in two batches in the pot.
  • Do not add all the beef at once into the pot otherwise it will create too much steam and it will not brown properly. If using a wide pot then add all the beef and brown 5 minutes per side.
  • Place all of the browned beef back into the pot. Add the garlic and warm through until fragrant and also add the tomato paste. Cook for a few seconds.
  • Add all of the ingredients except the onions.
  • Bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer.
  • Simmer for 1 hour 15 minutes or until the sauce has thickened and the beef is tender.
  • Check the seasoning and add some more salt if needed.
  • Add the onions to the pot and shake it a bit so that they can settle in the stew.
  • Stirring may cause them to fall apart.
  • Simmer for 30 minutes more.
  • Serve with rice, hearty bread or mashed potatoes.
  • Enjoy! Kali orexi!

Notes

This dish is perfect for colder months and pairs well with rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 4mg
Keyword beef stew, comfort food, Greek recipe, Hearty, slow-cooked, stifado
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